Lease agreements for retail parks in Poland increasingly feature solutions that differ from classic Triple Net Lease agreements, particularly regarding operating cost settlement and responsibility division between parties. These trends are reshaping relationships between investors and tenants while responding to growing market expectations, explain Dominik Rafałko, Partner and Paweł Śliwka, Senior Associate at CMS Poland.

Panattoni has completed the sale of Panattoni Park Rzeszów North, a 90,000 sqm logistics complex in Poland, to pan-European asset management firm Arete Investment Group for close to €60 million. The facility is fully leased and consists of two class A buildings completed in early 2023.

Poland's retail park sector has experienced remarkable growth, with over 290 large retail parks now operating across the country, totalling 3.2 million sqm of space. This represents a 21% share of modern retail stock, double the share recorded in 2010, Avison Young Poland reports.

Matexi Polska's Do Wilgi development in Krakow's Łagiewniki district has received its occupancy permit, meaning future residents will soon be able to collect their keys. The project comprises 100 functional apartments, with 2 and 3-room units still available for purchase.

Trei Real Estate has completed the first construction stage of its UP2U rental housing development in Poznan, Poland. The project delivered 330 apartments, with the first tenants moving in October 2025. By 2026, the development will comprise 460 furnished rental apartments totaling 19,300 sqm of residential space, requiring an investment of €51 million.

Centrum Handlowe Korona in Wrocław, one of Poland's first multifunctional shopping centres, is expanding its offering to better meet customer needs. Recently, a new brand joined CH Korona's tenants, and three stores reopened with fresh concepts.

The first half of 2025 has confirmed a strong return of investor activity in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic, with the most remarkable performance, is emerging as the regional leader, ahead of even Poland, according to the latest iO Partners report.

Xior Student Housing has completed the acquisition and opening of the Wenedów student residence in Warsaw, Poland. The company acquired the remaining shares in the development from joint venture partner Solida Capital, gaining full ownership after initially holding a 25% + 1 share interest.

Romania stands out in the European fiscal landscape with property taxation levels significantly lower than the EU average, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox based on Eurostat data. This position has enhanced the attractiveness of the local real estate market and established a favorable tax framework for owners and investors.

Echo Investment strengthened its market position in the first half of 2025, participating in Poland's largest PRS transaction - the sale of 18 Resi4Rent projects worth €2.4 billion - and selling its remaining Office House shares for over €160.5 million.